Join Jenn for a 5 night, 6 day all inclusive retreat at Cotton Tree Lodge in the southern part of Belize. This beautiful setting is an ideal place to move and explore. For those interested in diving deeper and learning about the underlying principles that govern a mind/body connection through the practical application of evidence based concepts, there will be opportunities for daily workshop-style study. The price includes:

Lodging (the cabanas are large, with two queen sized beds in each)

All meals (dinner the night of arrival and breakfast the morning of check out, plus all meals in between)

An optional 90-120 minute workshop daily on awareness, mobility, and strength of different areas (requests for topics will be considered)

A day trip to the waterfall for swimming, hiking, and exploring

What’s not included:

Airfare

Alcoholic beverages

WiFi (the resort does have cell service, but there is no WiFi. The cell service is spotty, but works well enough to check in with family members and answer e-mail)

Additional day trips

Massage

Getting there:

All information for getting to Cotton Tree Lodge can be found here: https://cottontreelodge.com/flying-to-belize/ The hotel is also able to arrange a shuttle for pick-up from Belize City to Punta Gorda for $50 USD for the 4 1/2 hour ride. If you arrive in Punta Gorda by plane or bus, the resort will provide complimentary pick-up and drop off for your return flight (or ride) home.

Price (before October 1):

Quad occupancy (four people in a room): $844/person

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Triple occupancy: $874/person

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Double occupancy: $1008/person

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Single occupancy: $1334

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After October 1, prices will increase by $300.

If you would like to place a $350 deposit to secure your spot and set up a payment plan, please contact me (jennpilotti@gmail.com).

The workshop format is an overview of anatomy and function of the thoracic spine and its surrounding areas followed by practical application and partner work. Bring a notebook and come dressed to move around. Pilates teachers, personal trainers, yoga teachers, bodyworkers, and people who want to deepen their understanding of this area are welcome.

Join me Saturday, April 6 at 360 FitHaus for a workshop about the end range of mobility, where flexibility is dominant over strength. Mobility exists on a spectrum and is determined by a number of factors, including genetics and training history. This workshop will focus on those who have large degrees of mobility and how to create a training environment that allows them to thrive. This body type requires a different training approach than traditional programming. We will cover:

How to effectively provide kinesthetic feedback using props (and why it matters)

When exercises that teach compression are a better choice than traction

How to create the sensation of stability using a variety of tools

How to structure progressions, creating a safe, effective path to strength and controlled mobility

This workshop will involve movement and partner work, so please come dressed to move around. Bring a notebook and a curious mind. Both students and professional trainers welcome. $100 Pre-Register/$130 At The Door.

Join me for this 4 hour course on how the pelvis and the thoracic spine work together to provide stability and mobility during traditional movements like the squat, the dying bug, and rolling patterns, as well as their role during the gait cycle. You will learn:

How breathing and position can be used to create the sensation of integrated stability through the pelvis and thoracic spine

Why a person’s center of mass can change his relationship to the squat

How to use the arm as an entry point for movement in the thoracic spine

How to use the upper leg as an entry point for movement in the pelvis

Ideas to improve thoracic mobility and pelvis mobility

This course is approved for .4 NASM CEU’s.

Cost: $100 pre-registration, $120 the day of

Location: Be Well Personal Training, 3550 The Barnyard, Carmel, CA 93923 (Above Patrick James, on the Eric’s Deli side of the parking lot)

Join Jenn Pilotti, M.S., for a deep exploration into the pelvis and its relationship to gait and movement. Understand how the pelvis supports and responds to movement in the lumbar spine and hip, and learn how to access mobility and stability through this area to improve movement quality in squatting, forward bending, and more advanced movement skills.

This workshop is appropriate for movement teachers, personal trainers, and those interested in deepening their knowledge of how this area works. Class format will be lecture, practical application, and partner work. Please bring a notebook and dressed to move around.

Do you want to take your skills as an exercise and movement professional to the next level? Join me for an in-depth, 1 month online course on a deep dive of how the spine relates to movement. We will cover trouble shooting abilities, understanding how to design and apply corrective exercise interventions using a variety of methods and modalities, and how to work with special populations. Maximum participants in session: 5. In addition to guided course material, I will work with you via e-mail and video chat to provide support and answer questions.Cost: $399

Goals:Support professional growth of fitness and movement professionals through online coaching. Topics that can be covered include:Troubleshooting/problem solving specific client issues such as working with clients with low back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, post partum, or hyper mobilityDeepening your understanding of specific areas and how they integrate into movement and exerciseEstablishing a niche Goal setting and creating an actionable plan for business growth

"I have taken many many continuing ed programs and workshops over the last 5 years of teaching and Jenn's one month mentorship was no question one of the most valuable, helpful and actionable. Jenn has a very special ability to make complicated concepts seem simple and useful rather than overwhelming and paralyzing. Jenn was extremely accessible throughout and provided personalized feedback on videos, writing, questions-basically anything we needed help with, Jenn provided. To have Jenn's level of experience and expertise available on such a personal level was incredible-one on one feedback and guidance is just an unmatched tool for growth and development and Jenn's program delivered it an effective, practical and actionable way. I can't wait to sign up for another mentorship program." J.E., student.

Why?Fitness and movement professions are giving in nature, but there exists little support for the professional. In order to grow and improve your skill set requires self-inquiry, direction, and support. I believe in bridging the gap between theory and application, both in the craft of working with people and in business. Over the course of my 16 year career, I have worked with clients of all ages and abilities, including “difficult” clients, ones who were routinely injured in a traditional fitness environment, helping them get stronger, more resilient, and out of pain. My dedication towards understanding biomechanics, psychology, and anatomy coupled with focused practice and exploration of many different technique enabled me to open my own studio. My goal is to offer the support and trajectory towards a deeper understanding of the craft of working with people recently expanded to a larger space and regularly write successful articles for several websites, teach workshops, mentor trainers, and maintain full client load. Along the way, I was fortunate enough to have people in other professions offer invaluable guidance.

When: Begins July 2 and runs through July 28.

Space is limited. If you are interested, please submit a short introduction, including what areas you would like to focus on and why you feel coaching would be beneficial at this point in your career.

Are you interested in developing your verbal cueing skills? Would you like to develop more effective and clear ways of describing movements, improve your ability to teach clients and students proprioception, and make your words relevant to skill development? Or maybe you want to understand how and when to use your words to enhance a client's experience and make them more self aware- to teach them something about themselves and how they move.

This three week course includes tutorials, written exercises, video exercises, and feedback to take your teaching skills to the next level. You will learn:

Do you want to take your skills as an exercise and movement professional to the next level? Join me for an in-depth, 1 month online course on a deep dive of how the spine relates to movement. We will cover trouble shooting abilities, understanding how to design and apply corrective exercise interventions using a variety of methods and modalities, and how to work with special populations. Maximum participants in session: 5. In addition to guided course material, I will work with you via e-mail and video chat to provide support and answer questions.Cost: Special one time cost of $100 for this group only

Goals:Support professional growth of fitness and movement professionals through online coaching. Topics that can be covered include:Troubleshooting/problem solving specific client issues such as working with clients with low back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, post partum, or hyper mobilityDeepening your understanding of specific areas and how they integrate into movement and exerciseEstablishing a niche

Why?Fitness and movement professions are giving in nature, but there exists little support for the professional. In order to grow and improve your skill set requires self-inquiry, direction, and support. I believe in bridging the gap between theory and application, both in the craft of working with people and in business. Over the course of my 16 year career, I have worked with clients of all ages and abilities, including “difficult” clients, ones who were routinely injured in a traditional fitness environment, helping them get stronger, more resilient, and out of pain. My dedication towards understanding biomechanics, psychology, and anatomy coupled with focused practice and exploration of many different technique enabled me to open my own studio. My goal is to offer the support and trajectory towards a deeper understanding of the craft of working with people recently expanded to a larger space and regularly write successful articles for several websites, teach workshops, mentor trainers, and maintain full client load. Along the way, I was fortunate enough to have people in other professions offer invaluable guidance.

When: Begins July 2 and runs through July 28.

Space is limited. If you are interested, please submit a short introduction, including what areas you would like to focus on and why you feel coaching would be beneficial at this point in your career.

THIS GROUP IS SOLD OUT. If you would like to be considered for the next group, please e-mail me to let me know.

How do clients learn? How do clients know they completed tasks successfully? When do you as a coach give feedback to enhance learning and experience? Join Jenn for this free 40 minute webinar on learning. Specific attention will be given to the difference between knowledge of process and knowledge of results and how it applies in a one on one setting.

Join Jenn Pilotti, M.S., for an exploration of lower limb mechanics. Learn how the feet and ankles influence what is experienced in the hips and glutes and how pelvis position influences the feet. We will discuss proprioception from the ground up, and still utilize sensing, isolating, and integrating as a framework for improving movement efficiency and creating a deeper sense of embodiment. Gait mechanics will be touched upon, as well as how the feet influence common foundational movements such as the squat and hip hinge. This workshop is appropriate for movement teachers, personal trainers, and those interested in deepening their knowledge of how this area works. Class format will be lecture, practical application, and partner work. Please bring a notebook and dressed to move around.

Join Jenn Pilotti, M.S., for an exploration of lower limb mechanics. Learn how the feet and ankles influence what is experienced in the hips and glutes and how pelvis position influences the feet. We will discuss proprioception from the ground up, and still utilize sensing, isolating, and integrating as a framework for improving movement efficiency and creating a deeper sense of embodiment. Gait mechanics will be touched upon, as well as how the feet influence common foundational movements such as the squat and hip hinge. This workshop is appropriate for movement teachers, personal trainers, and those interested in deepening their knowledge of how this area works. Class format will be lecture, practical application, and partner work. Please bring a notebook and dressed to move around.

Where: Be Well Personal Training Studio, The Barnyard, upstairs, right above Patrick JamesCost: $90 before 5/20; $100 after*Minimum of 5 students necessary. If you are planning on attending, please e-mail or register to let me know.

This 45 minute webinar will cover why mobility training can impact more than just the physical experience. We will discuss the impact increasing mobility has on proprioception and overall sense of self. We will also cover how to determine the appropriate mobility intervention for the individual in front of you. To register for this free online event, click here:

Join Jenn Pilotti, M.S., for an exploration of lower limb mechanics. Learn how the feet and ankles influence what is experienced in the hips and glutes and how pelvis position influences the feet. We will discuss proprioception from the ground up, and still utilize sensing, isolating, and integrating as a framework for improving movement efficiency and creating a deeper sense of embodiment. Gait mechanics will be touched upon, as well as how the feet influence common foundational movements such as the squat and hip hinge. This workshop is appropriate for movement teachers, personal trainers, and those interested in deepening their knowledge of how this area works. Class format will be lecture, practical application, and partner work. Please bring a notebook and dressed to move around.

In this four hour WORKSHOP, Jenn Pilotti, M.S. will discuss the spine's role in movement and exercise. Learn how it connects the upper and lower extremity, how to feel different aspects of the spinal column during breath and movement, and how to create stability and mobility for efficient movement. This workshop is appropriate for Pilates teachers, personal trainers, yoga instructors, or individuals interested in deepening their awareness of this area and their relationship to it. The workshop format will include lecture, partner work, and skills designed to tie together research and practical application.

*Please bring a notebook if you like to take notes and come dressed to move around.

Join the team at Be Well Personal Training Studio for a holiday open house, Saturday, December 9. With free classes and treats, kick off your Saturday by taking a moment to explore movement through a different lens.

Schedule:

9:30-9:50 Joint mobility (all levels)

10:00-10:45 Movement as play (a little more dynamic. Requires being comfortable

Join personal trainer and pelvic floor specialist Jill Willett for this two hour workshop. Training women in transition is a wonderful opportunity for teachers and coaches. Doing it well requires ongoing assessment, program design and intuition. This workshop is designed to give you tools and information specific to prenatal and postpartum women and their training. It will teach strategies and techniques to keep students and clients safe while they prepare and recover.

Why: Mobility should be trained progressively and systematically. In order to fully understand how to improve mobility, individuals needs to be able to sense the area they want to move and then consciously move the area. Once people can do these two things, basic principles can be applied to improve strength, control, and mobility at certain joints. This workshop aims to clarify these concepts. It is appropriate for personal trainers, movement professionals, yoga teachers, and individuals that are looking to deepen their understanding of how mobility works and why it should be trained in a thoughtful way.

We will discuss concepts specific to mobility, and will apply these concepts to the spine and lower extremity. Programming will also be discussed. To maintain quality instruction, a maximum of 10 spots are available. Registration can be found below.

About Jenn:Jenn has been studying mobility for years. She holds a M.S. in human movement and holds certifications through FRC, GMB, DNS, MovNat, and ACSM. She is also RYT 200 certified and a contributing author to Breaking Muscle and Yoga and Movement Research.

Join Andrea Woodhall, an experienced personal trainer and yoga teacher, for a 1 hour, vinyasa flow class. All levels welcome. For more information or to register, please contact Andrea at woodhall.wellness@gmail.com.

In this four hour WORKSHOP, Jenn Pilotti will discuss the spine's role in movement and exercise. Learn how it connects the upper and lower extremity, how to feel different aspects of the spinal column during breath and movement, and how to create stability and mobility for efficient movement. This workshop is appropriate for Pilates teachers, personal trainers, yoga instructors, or individuals interested in deepening their awareness of this area and their relationship to it. The workshop format will include lecture, partner work, and skills designed to tie together research and practical application.

Foundation Training is the system that anyone and everyone can learn and utilize from first introduction. A self-empowerment tool that is refined, practical and highly effective. No complicated choreography, no long lists of exercises or equipment to acquire. Just your body, as it was designed to work as chains of muscles working together, rather than muscles working in isolation. Everyone deserves that kind of power.Internet health expert Dr. Joseph Mercola states in his “Four Core Exercises You Must Know” article:"I believe Foundation Training may offer the best of all worlds in terms of building a strong core, eliminating back pain, and promoting optimal health that goes beyond fitness. It also decreases your risk of exercise injury."

Cost: 5 classes for $125; to register or for more information, please contact Mia at miahurst@sbcglobal.net

About Mia:

Mia is a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor with over twenty years of experience in movement arts. Mia joined the Foundation Training community when she came through the Certification Program in 2013 and has been teaching as part of the Cert Team since early 2015.She is committed to bringing her expertise to the movement community by improving the strength, mobility, and agility of her clients and thereby raising the functional and performance longevity of the body.

Do you or your clients struggle with the strength and mobility required to squat? Are you wondering how the hips work and their relationship to your ability to move freely?

Join Jenn for this 2 hour workshop on hip mobility. You will learn the basics of hip anatomy, how to differentiate hip joint movement from other areas, and will be given tools to get you comfortable in a squatting position.

Cost: $45

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Join Jenn for this 2 hour workshop on breath and upper body mobility. You will learn how the shoulder moves, the impact of the breath on mobility, and how to maximize mobility and strength in various positions. We will begin with an overview of anatomy, followed by a series of individual and partner exercises to deepen your understanding of the area.

Cost: $45

*This course is available for NASM CECs.

*Class will be filmed. All participants will receive access to the content afterwards.

Have you ever wanted to be able to practice handstands in the middle of the room without fear of falling? Are you unsure how to actually acquire the strength and flexibility to get upside down? Are you wondering how to program handstand practice into your regular workouts?

Join Jenn for this small group course based on the GMB principles of learning how to handstand. Over the course of 3 Saturdays, you will learn how to bail, how to work on your mobility restrictions (or strength), and how to program handstands for a successful practice.

Saturday, An exploration of the hip and its relationship to strength and mobility

We will explore the anatomy of the hip, its connections to the pelvis and lower leg, and its function during movement. Jenn will break down regressions using sensing, feeling, and adjusting as the foundation before working into more dynamic strength and mobility exercises. 12pm-4pm. Available for .4 NASM CEU's.

Sunday, An exploration of the shoulder and its relationship to strength and mobilityUsing the anatomical connections between the thoracic spine, scapulae, and shoulder joint, we will explore the shoulder joint. Bodyweight awareness and exercises will be used to increase awareness, improve efficiency, strength, and mobility in this complicated joint. 10am-2pm. Available for .4 NASM CEU's.

Join Catherine Cowey, M.S., to explore how people with joint hypermobility experience the world from inside and out. We will unlock the vast spectrum of their puzzling symptoms, and review the best techniques to alleviate and enhance their wellbeing. You will gain practical methods to help these indivuals better understand their bodies, decrease pain and injury, and gain better control of their hyper mobile joints via strength training practices that cater to their specific needs.

Ever wanted to get upside down on your hands but never knew where to start? Do you only kick-up against the wall because you’re afraid of falling on your back? Maybe you already have a freestanding handstand but it always just looks like you’re trying to breakdance. This workshop is your chance to learn the basics of hand balancing in a safe and progressive manner. Using the GMB approach to handstands we will provide you with all the tools you need to start your inversion journey!What you will learn in this workshop:- Wrist strengthening and mobility for handstands. - Basics of body positioning for handstands.- Getting upside down.- How to bail safely.- How to find the “zero point” for your handstand. - Simple programming for hand balancing.